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I have been doing some research on this topic as it relates to 2014 models. I have an STX that does not have the wiring harness for the sunload sensor in the dash. Based on what i have found, adding the sensor should be relatively simple. This is based on single zone HVAC. The Dual zone sunload sensor has two additonal wires that terminate in the HVAC module for temperature control. The hot lead of the sensor is connected to pin 30 of BCM connector C2280B. C2280B is the connector at the bottom of the BCM with the latch that rotates to release the plug. The ground for the sensor is wired through the HVAC connector C294A pin 23. I have the wiring diagram for those interested. I will have to email since i dont have enough posts to post a picture. As far as the switch goes...i havent got that far yet but i am guessing no wiring will need to be done for the switch...just plug and play. Once that is done...program the BCM as appropriate to activate the auto light feature.
Anybody with any additional knowledge please feel free to validate this information.
Ill keep yall posted with the outcome.
Thanks
Deuce
I would be very interested if you have it. I know what needs to be done, I just done't know where to run the sensor wires (physical location).
So I have a 2014 STX. I've added the wiring, switch and sensor for the auto headlights and I have added the factory door keypad. I took my trk into the dealer this week who was more than willing to help me out. They set me up with a master tech. I showed him the lines of code in the BCM that needed to be changed. He took the trk back and worked on it for about an hour with no luck. He said that the IDS was not letting him manually input the code it was only wanting to load the "as built" data. I have the print out of the PowerPoint that was made showing how to manually program the BCM. I'm going to take that with me when I go back in. The tech said he was going to call the hotline and see if there is something else he needs to do to get in. My question to any of you that are techs or are familiar with the IDS if this is something that you have run into before? Or should he easily be able to get in and manually change the BCM code?
The As-Built data from the motorcraftservice website can be downloaded as a .ab file. It's actually an XML file which could be easily edited with the correct data for this mod.
Can the IDS tool read an .ab file? I am trying to figure out a way to not have to have the technician type in 45 codes to program the BCM for auto headlights and keypad keyless entry.
So I just added the auto headlamp switch, the ambient light sensor, and the door handle keypad, and it all works. I can confirm that the below changes are all that's needed to get them up and running.
9 and 12 are the headlamps, 15 is the keypad.
Thanks F150Forum! $200 in parts, and $65 dealer labor, and I have the two features this truck should have had from the factory!
So I just added the auto headlamp switch, the ambient light sensor, and the door handle keypad, and it all works. I can confirm that the below changes are all that's needed to get them up and running.
9 and 12 are the headlamps, 15 is the keypad.
Thanks F150Forum! $200 in parts, and $65 dealer labor, and I have the two features this truck should have had from the factory!
Excellent news! My trk goes in tomorrow for warranty headliner replacement and they are supposed to also program my keyless and auto lights. What year is your trk?
Excellent news! I now have factory keyless entry and auto headlights! Along with a brand spanking new headliner courtsey of Ford. So it does work that's for sure.
Excellent news! I now have factory keyless entry and auto headlights! Along with a brand spanking new headliner courtsey of Ford. So it does work that's for sure.
That is awesome will need a walk through and pictures for both. What codes did they have to switch around in order to get the auto headlights and keypad to work? Did you go with the stock keypad in the handle if so was the wiring in there for it?
02-19-2015, 09:54 AM
